Circontrol’s next-generation Raption EV chargers feature 240 kW of power, new user-friendly features

EV charger manufacturer Circontrol has unveiled a new generation of its Raption Series EV chargers. At the Power2Drive event in Munich in June, the company presented its new Raption Compact 160, which offers 160 kW of DC charging power. The Raption Compact 240 (with 240 kW) has now been added to the lineup. Circontrol plans… Continue reading Circontrol’s next-generation Raption EV chargers feature 240 kW of power, new user-friendly features

TeraWatt Infrastructure breaks ground on heavy-duty EV charging site near Port of Long Beach

TeraWatt Infrastructure is taking a comprehensive approach to providing charging for commercial EVs. The company owns strategically-located sites where it offers both public charging and turnkey infrastructure solutions. Now the company has broken ground for a new heavy-duty EV charging site in Rancho Dominguez, California. Located 15 miles north of the ports of Long Beach… Continue reading TeraWatt Infrastructure breaks ground on heavy-duty EV charging site near Port of Long Beach

Utah DOT receives $43 million in grants to build EV fast charging stations

Utah’s DOT plans to invest a total of about $43 million to build DC fast charging stations in the state. Utah has been awarded funding of $36 million through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. UDOT will require a minimum 20% private match for the new charging projects, and 75 entities have submitted… Continue reading Utah DOT receives $43 million in grants to build EV fast charging stations

SSE Energy Solutions to build electric truck charging hub in Birmingham, UK

SSE Energy Solutions plans to build a charging hub for electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) at Tyseley Energy Park in Birmingham. SSE’s charging hub, located near the A45 motorway, will feature 360 kW chargers, and will accommodate up to four electric HGVs at a time. The facility will include a canopy made from galvanized steel… Continue reading SSE Energy Solutions to build electric truck charging hub in Birmingham, UK

Tips for fleet managers transitioning from diesel to EVs (Webinar)

Transitioning a fleet from diesel to electric can be challenging without proper guidance. In this keynote presentation at next week’s Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure, Siemens will discuss key items for fleet managers to consider, including: Assessing driving needs Analyzing energy costs Selecting appropriate vehicle models Evaluating charging infrastructure Steps to ensure charging depots are… Continue reading Tips for fleet managers transitioning from diesel to EVs (Webinar)

KEBA and Easelink work to develop automated hands-free conductive charging for EVs at home

Easelink makes a hands-free, automated conductive charging system that is in operation at taxi stands in the company’s native Austria. Earlier this year, Easelink demonstrated its Matrix Charging technology to US industry players. Now Easelink is collaborating with a fellow Austrian firm called KEBA, an EV charger manufacturer that has sold over 500,000 wallboxes around… Continue reading KEBA and Easelink work to develop automated hands-free conductive charging for EVs at home

Clenergy EV adds more CPOs to its European e-roaming network, enables touch-free payments

EV charging software provider Clenergy EV has announced multiple new strategic partnerships that will give its customers access to a wider range of public chargers, as well as the option of paying with contactless cards. The new e-roaming partners include Shell Recharge, Total, Ionity, Osprey, ChargePoint, EVBox and Powerdot, among others. Clenergy customers can now… Continue reading Clenergy EV adds more CPOs to its European e-roaming network, enables touch-free payments

ubitricity and UK Power Networks to launch program that shifts charging demand from peak hours

UK EV charge point operator ubitricity, a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell, has signed an initial two-year “flexibility tender” agreement with electricity distribution network UK Power Networks to implement a pilot smart charging program at selected public charge points.  The program is designed to reduce strain on the grid by shifting a considerable portion of… Continue reading ubitricity and UK Power Networks to launch program that shifts charging demand from peak hours

Does Germany have too many public EV charging stations?

We’re used to hearing a steady drumbeat of pleas for more public EV charging stations. But in certain markets, there might just be too many. Viewing the new technology through the lens of the old, EV-curious drivers assume that driving an EV will still require regular stops at fueling stations—with gas pumps replaced by super-duper-high-speed… Continue reading Does Germany have too many public EV charging stations?

Avoiding EV charging station gotchas: site design considerations (Webinar)

In this webinar at next week’s Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure, presented by Terralink Communications, we’ll discuss how to avoid common EV charging site design problems, including: Safety – Traffic flow pitfalls Customer Education – Preparing property owners for costs and construction impacts Scalability – Designing sites for future capacity needs Reserve your spot—it’s free!… Continue reading Avoiding EV charging station gotchas: site design considerations (Webinar)